HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011 [03] Mar 28Park Board Meeting Minutes
March 28, 2011
Members Present; Lonnie Abbott (Secretary), John Anderson (Park Board Chair), Marguerite Fogerty, Chad
Hausman, Bob Loso (Councilor Liaison), Terry Thene (Staff Liaison).
Members Absent; None
Guests; CSB /SJU students Anthonique Hanna and Cole Schiffler
Meeting Called to Order; 7:03 pm
Approval of Minutes; Motion to Approve — Lonnie Abbott, Second — Chad Hausman. Approved!
Approval of Agenda; Motion to approve — Lonnie Abbott, Second — Chad Hausman. Approved!
Treasurers Report; There was some question into the amount of funds in the Park Board budget. John will
speak with city staff. Motion to Approve — Chad Hausman, Second — Lonnie Abbott. Approved!
Members Report; Member Resignations — Anne Buckvold, Corey Ehlert, Marge Lesnick, Jennifer Steinkamp.
One new applicant for Park Board position.
Liaison Reports;
Bob Loso;
• Reports the percentage of the voter approved half -cent sales tax that goes to the Park Board is thirty -
three and one -third percent.
Terry Thene;
• The dredging of the pond at Millstream Park and grass seeding is complete. The new water depth is 4ft.
in areas.
• The cost for repairs of the vandalized soffit on the Schneider Field pavilion has increased.
• Spring flower planting at Memorial park has been undetermined. Marge Lesnick has completed the task
in years past but is uncommitted at this time.
• Terry made the suggestion that Park Board members go see the flood plain flooding in the future Rivers
Edge Park. This will assist with development of the park layout.
Old Business;
• Members reviewed 2001 Park Board goals.
• Members discussed having representation on the Area Planning Organization Trails Committee.
John Anderson volunteered to attend.
• Website development was discussed and it was decided that the Park Board would like to have
photographs from the SHE park development booklet and the amenities of each city park displayed on
a power point slideshow on the cities website.
New Business;
• In -depth discussion of the criteria for use of the local option sales tax funds. Wordage of "Regional
Park" designation was main topic.
• Earth Day Park clean -up. Due to snow coverage this project is tabled until next meeting.
• Discussion on a trail clearing policy was tabled until next meeting.
• Appointment of new Park Board member applicant discussed. Motion to Approve — John Anderson,
Second — Lonnie Abbott. Approved!
• Formality of approving John Anderson as new Park Board Chair was discussed. Motion to Approve —
Lonnie Abbott, Second — Chad Hausman. Approved!
Adjournment; Motion to Adjourn — Marguerite Fogerty, Second — Chad Hausman. Approved! Meeting
adjourned at 8:35pm.
Next Meeting; 7:00pm, April 25, 2011 at City Hall.
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Lonnie
Park Board Secretary